James Ray Hix

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 21-145-CJ Version Type: AMENDED 4/26/2021 10:04 Report Date: Status: Submitted AM Agency/Facility Information Fannin County Agency Name: Agency Address: 2375 Silo Rd Sheriff's Dept. Agency City: Bonham Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 75418 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Mark Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Johnson Reporter Name: Nicholas Tredway Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: James Middle Name: Ray Last Name: Hix Suffix: Date of Birth: 5/16/1980 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 40 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 1/19/2021 2:00 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 2/3/2021 12:57 PM Manner / Cause of Death Has a medical examiner or coroner conducted an evaluation to determine a cause of death? Medical Examiner/Coroner Yes, results are Evaluation?: available What was the manner of death? (select only one) Homicide (includes Manner of Death: Justifiable Homicide) Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: This case is being investigated by Texas Ranger Sherman out Collin County. Mr. Hix was diagnosed with hypertension and had a history of cerebrovascular accident or stroke (CVA) The facility MD ordered the following medications for inmate Hix, Clopidogrel 75mg QD, Metoprolol 500mg ER QD, Atorvastatin 40mg QD, and Aspirin 81mg. Inmate Hix was compliant with his medication administration. On 1/31/21, the FCDC medical department received a phone call from Sgt. Earl asking that a nurse come to the Annex due to Hix complaining of “pressure in head.” Hix was assessed by Jackie Wohadlo, RN, at 2210 hours . She treated him for a headache per FCDC protocol and also did a neurological assessment. He was cleared to return to his cell and advised to notify the Correctional Officer if symptoms worsened. On 2/1/21 at 0431 Hix was found in his cell unconscious by Nurse Booth. He was administered 2L of oxygen. Hix was transported to TMC Bonham via EMS at approximately 0510 hours. There are recordings of Mr. Hix and these were given to Ranger Sherman. Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: Yes If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Unknown person(s) Who caused the death?: caused the injury If a weapon caused the death, what type of weapon caused the death? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of weapon that caused Unknown death?: Was the cause of death the result of a pre-existing medical condition or did the decedent develop the condition after admission? Pre existing medical Pre-existing medical condition?: condition If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Means of Death: Unknown Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 725 CR 4200 City: Bonham County: Fannin Zip: 75418 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Law Enforcement Location Category: Facility What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Type of Custody: County Jail Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Jail - multiple occupancy cell What was the time and date of the deceased's entry into the law enforcement facility where the death occurred (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Entry Date Time: 1/19/2021 2:00 PM Where did the death occur? Death Location: Medical facility General Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: No What were the most serious offense(s) with which the deceased was (or would have been) charged with at the time of death? Offense 1: Indecency w/Child Offense 2: Sexual Assault Child/Continuous Victim u/14 Offense 3: Were the Charges:: Filed What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Crimes Against Type of Offense: Child(ren) At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent display or use a weapon? Decedent display/use of No weapons: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: No At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or No Make suicidal statements?: No drugs): Exhibit any mental health No Exhibit any medical problems?: Yes problems?: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Barricade self or initiate Resist being handcuffed or No No standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's No No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to No No including law: escape/flee custody: Attempt gain possession No officer's weapon: Was the deceased under restraint in the time leading up to the death or the events causing the death? Under Restraint: No Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On 01/19/2021, James Ray Hix (Inmate) was booked into the Fannin County Detention Center (FCDC) after he was arrested for two outstanding felony warrants. The outstanding warrants were: Indecency with a child, warrant #20-00503, $40,000 cash bond Continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old, warrant # 20-00921, $60,000 cash bond On 01/31/2021, Hix was treated by medical staff at the FCDC for “pressure in his head.” According to FCDC medical staff, he was treated consistent with protocol and asked to advise if the symptoms worsened. On 02/01/2021 at approximately 4:31 AM, Hix was found unresponsive in his cell by FCDC staff. Hix was the only occupant in the cell at the time. Hix was initially transported to TMC hospital in Bonham where medical personnel suspected Hix suffered a stroke. Hix was then transported to Medical City Hospital in Plano for advanced medical treatment. On 02/03/2021 at 12:57 PM, Inmate Hix was pronounced deceased at Medical City Hospital in Plano. The Collin County Medical Examiner in McKinney conducted an autopsy, and the results are pending. The investigation by the Texas Rangers is ongoing into the in-custody death of Inmate Hix. Respectfully Submitted, Bruce Sherman, Texas Ranger Texas Department of Public Safety Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Texas Rangers Co. "B" – McKinney Amended: 04/26/2021 Autopsy results indicated that the manner of death was Homicide not illness, Ranger Sherman of Ranger Company B is investigating this case the investigation is ongoing. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7